ElliptiGo Inc. of Solana Beach, CA recalled about 7,000 of its models in the United States and Canada because the front fork on the ElliptiGO cycles can separate and the drive arm axles can detach during use, posing a fall hazard.



The scooter-like device, which is pictured at right, combine an elliptical trainer with a bicycle and have become a popular form of exercise among adults.

 

ElliptiGO has received one report of the fork separating and ten reports of the drive arm detaching. One injury consisting of a minor abrasions caused by a drive arm detaching has been reported.

 

 

The recall involves the ElliptiGO 3C, 8C and 11R models, which have an aluminum frame, drive arms, two 20” spoked-wheels, an internally geared hub, front and rear brakes and adjustable-height steering column. All cycles have the word “ElliptiGO” along the outside of the frame. The 3C and 8C model cycles have a “C-Series” decal towards the rear of the frame and aluminum drive arms. The recalled 11R cycles are matte black with white markings and the “11R” decal is found towards the rear of the frame. The serial numbers on all models are located on the frame in front of the back wheel near where the kickstand attaches to the frame. Serial number ranges for the recalled 3C and 8C models are from 11-010-001 through 13-028-102, and for the 11R model from 12-003-069 through 12-020-035.

 

The cycles were made in Taiwan.